Mike Harris poised to become Ontario premier in Tory surge
The 1990s recession fuels Mike Harris and his Common Sense Revolution plan. He promises $6 billion in spending cuts, tax relief, welfare reform, and a balanced budget to restore Ontario’s economic engine. Polls show rising Tory support as Rae and McLeod face challenge. Harris emphasizes merit over identity and vows to cut government.
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Harris’s campaign strategy targets victory at any cost
Toronto in-depth profile of Mike Harris campaign team described as youthful strategists nicknamed Ayn Rand freaks by Premier Rae. Key backroom figures Tom Long Leslie Noble Alastair Campbell Mitch Patten Bill King and Paul Rhodes shape the plan while Harris rebuilds a lean cabinet, with potential deputies like Ernie Eves and newcomers such as Jim Flaherty Janet Ecker and Brenda Elliot.
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